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After going through the do’s and don’ts let us talk about some home remedies for dry skin.

Since dry skin is a permanent condition of the skin there can be no permanent remedy to prevent it, one can only take precautions against preventing the dryness of the skin. Lotions, creams, mild soaps can help where genetic problems do not exist.

However the skin can also be pampered at home without indulging in the costly cosmetic products. Applying face packs of fruits such as peach, papaya, banana, rose water, almond oil, honey, olive oil and beaten curd can help as they are rich in vitamins and water. Use of mashed avocado can help in enhancing skin glow. However after using face packs or avocado, a moisturizer, particularly an oil based one should be used as they help gain back the moisture produced by face pack application. To increase the effectiveness of moisturizers they should always be applied in an upward circular motion.

Taking supplements of vitamins A, B and E help enhance the inner glow of the skin. Eating leafy vegetables helps regain back the skin moisture. Skin moisture can also be regained by good intake of water and fruit juices. Fruit juices in particular help in softening the skin.

In order to wake up with a fresh feeling of the skin night creams containing alpha hydroxyl acids should be used as such night creams being oilier than regular moisturizers work for longer hours when periodic application of moisturizers is not possible.

Massages and facial sauna also give a fresh look to the skin.

Applying a mixture of 2 tablespoons of honey and 2 tablespoons of milk on the face for 10 – 15 minutes and then washing with warm water gives the skin a very rejuvenating effect. Honey and milk can also be replaced by mashed apricot and warm olive oil. Applying almond oil all over the body till it gets absorbed as we massage gives a very soft feeling too. The results for this can be easily seen if done daily for 2 weeks. Applying vaseline after bath daily can also help in retaining moisture and giving the skin a soft subtle look.

Well I guess I can conclude this series of dry skin. You are welcome to post any queries to me and I shall reply you as soon as possible. So here’s to you till we take up another type of skin for discussion…..Enjoy….. Happy skin care…..